Hair products I'm loving

I have gotten a bunch of new hair products in the last 6 months 

and I am loving a few of them.

So I really wanted to share them with you guys

because these are amazing!

hair products by libbyuglesich

1:: Redken Pillow Proof {dry express primer with heat protection}

I just started using this product and it is amazing!

I love how it speeds up my drying time while also protecting my strands from the

damaging heat of the hairdryer all in one.

2:: L'Oreal Elnett Satin Hairspray {extra strong hold}

This stuff is awesome for keeping hairstyles in place

but isn't crunchy at all

and your hair still moves naturally so it's not plastered to your head.

3:: Not Your Mother's Way to Grow {leave-in conditioner}

This stuff is great because my hair gets tangled so badly in the shower

so I have to use a detangler when I get out of the shower to comb through my hair

without killing my head!

Plus it is supposed to help your hair grow faster too.

4:: Alterna Bamboo Beach {summer sunshine spray}

This stuff protects my hair from the UV rays

and it's also supposed to help hold your color for longer.

It smells so good

and it leaves my hair looking shiny and silky!

5:: John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder {controlled lightening spray}

This Stuff helps lighten my hair in the summer. 

I love how it intensifies my hair color + highlights.

6:: Bath and Body Works Endless Weekend {wave & shine hair mist}

I love this stuff!

The smell is absolutely the best ever

and it gives nice waves on the days you want to have the beachy wave look

and gives you amazing shine on the days you want nice hair.

7:: Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum {smoothes and conditions}

This stuff is absolutely amazing

and it makes my hair feel so smooth.

It always look so healthy + shiny after I smooth it on my hair.

8:: Batiste Dry Shampoo {with a hint of color light + blonde}

I can't say enough great things about dry shampoo!

Since I am so busy with my kiddos I only wash my hair about twice a week

and so I use this religiously to keep my hair looking fresh + clean

all week long even when I don't wash my hair.

9:: Nexxus Color Assure Primer {pre-cleanse treatment}

I color my hair {and have since I was about 12}

and this stuff helps my color last longer by closing off my hair from letting the water saturate

the strands so that the color doesn't seep when I wash it.

I've only used it a couple of times but it has helped from what I can tell!

There is also a color assure glossing tonic that I want to get to try,

it is supposed to bring out the color's luminosity when you spray it on your hair after you've styled it.

{once I've tried it I'll let you know how I like it}

summer essentials

I am going to share with you my summer essentials for this summer.

Things I am loving for this summer and things that are just plain necessity in my opinion.

summer by libbyuglesich featuring a benefit tinted moisturizer

Maxi Dresses::

Really are a must for the summer for me.

I love how quick + easy they are to throw on and yet keep you cool enough on those really hot days

and this one is mint my favorite color right now!

Magazines::

I am a magazine junkie + my husband hates it

but I just can't help it.

They're just so much fun to read + look at.

My three favorites are instyle, glamour + lucky.

Flip Flops::

I love flip flops in the summer...

Um, hello comfy + easy to slip on in a second when you're chasing after two kids!

I love Old Navy flip flops because they're cheap yet still comfortable.

Fedora::

Gotta keep the sun off your face and stay stylish all at the same time.

I found an adorable one at Target but Gap has some really cute ones right now too!

Watch::

I am really into wearing a watch right now because it's so easy to lose track of time

when you have two little kids so I find it a necessity.

I love this one from Piperlime, this one from Nordstrom, this one from Macy's +  this one from Target!

Statement Necklace::

I am loving the statement necklace this summer you can add an awesome pop of color to any outfit

by just adding a great statement necklace!

I love groopdealz, very jane, + bauble bar to find great ones for not too crazy a price

One Piece Swim Suits::

Since I had kids I decided I was no longer comfortable in a two piece suit

so I switched over to a one piece + I have to say I'm never going to look back!

I have this one from Old Navy and the rest of their one piece suits this year are awesome.

Beach Towels::

You have to have these when you have kids getting in + out of the pool or splash pads!

I love this one from Target and this one from Zumiez.

Izze Soda::

I love these sodas they're so good!

You can get them at Whole Foods, New Seasons + sometimes at Target.

BBQing::

I love BBQing anything in the summer!

Steak, Burgers, Chicken, Kabobs, Lamb, Pork, you name it we like to grill it!

You can find some great BBQs at Home Depot or Lowes.

S'mores::

Ok so who doesn't love a good s'more roasted over an open flame?!

I like to use Honey Maid garham crackers, Hershey's special dark chocolate

and Kraft jet puffed jumbo mallows.

Beach Bags::

A beach bag is definitely a necessity in my book.

You have to have a place to hold all the little stuff you have to carry around when you have two small kiddos.

I have this bag from Old Navy

but this one, this one + this one from Gap are super cute too!

iPod/iPhone/iPad/laptop computers::

Basically anything that will play music so you can have some tunes

while you're outside enjoying the gorgeous weather

not matter whether you're at the beach, park, pool or just out in your backyard!

Basically anything Apple is what I would choose.

Sunglasses::

These are a must when it's sunny for me because I have sensitive eyes.

I love these from Target

but Charming Charlie's has a huge selection of colorful fun sunglasses.

Sandals::

When flips are just not appropriate you have to have a great pair of

sandals to throw on with that maxi dress.

Target is always a great place to find sandals, Old Navy or Gap are some of my other favorites.

Nail Polish::

Always have to have those toenails painted a cute summery color!

I love Essie + OPI the best.

Sunscreen::

I always have to have sunscreen with me in the summer!

I burn so easily and of course the kiddos need to be protected too.

I like Supergoop!, Aveeno + Coppertone Waterbabies.

Aftersun Lotion::

I have found that even after being in the sun for just a few minutes my skin

is super, duper dry!

So This new Hawaiian Tropics aftersun lotion is amazing.

Eyeshadows::

I like to wear simple eyeshadow but I don't want it

smudging or running.

So I like to use Maybelline Color Tattoo cream eyeshadow.

Face Wipes::

I like using face wipes to take my makeup off at night

I use natural ones because of my sensitive skin so

these from Yes to Carrots or these by Simple are my top choices.

Tinted Moisturizer::

I love tinted moisturizer in the summer because it's not as

thick and cakey as regular foundation.

I like either Benefit or BareMinerals because they're both easy on the skin and have SPF in them.

Bronzer::

Bronzer is important to help keep your face looking like it's getting color even when

you are covering it with a hat, sunglasses + SPF!

I like to use Too Faced in Snow Bunny...

it's got 4 colors that mix together to make the perfect light bronzer.

Fake Tan::

I don't tan really anymore because I've had too many scares of maybe having skin Cancer

so I have had stop really just sitting + tanning so I like to use a fake tanner.

I found FakeBake through the lovely + sweet Miss Aubrey over at The Kinch Life

and I have not looked back!

It's awesome and gives you amazing color even after just one time using it.

Texture Spray::

I love a good beachy wave

and I love love love Not Your Mother's Beach Babe or BlowPro Beach Blow.

Hand Sanitizer::

I always have hand sanitizer with me because those playgrounds can be

N A S T Y

so sometimes you have to basically bathe your kids in the stuff when you leave.

I love Bath + Body Works hand sanitizer.

Lipgloss::

I like something that just adds a hint of color to my lips + moisturizes at the same time.

So I am really loving Covergirl LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balm 

in Berry Twist.

Chapstick::

Since my lipgloss has no SPF in it I have to wear a chapstick over it to protect my lips 

from those UV rays.

I love Softlips in Raspberry Mint.

Mascara::

You have to have waterproof mascara in the summer when you're constantly going 

to the pool, beach, + splash pads with your kiddies.

I am really loving Maybelline Volum' Express The Rocket in very black.

5 minute makeup routine

This makeup routine is for those days that you have about 30 minutes to get yourself 

and your kiddos ready to run out the door on last minute errands or play dates 

but you don't want to leave without a little makeup.

5 min makeup by libbyuglesich featuring an eye care

1:: Huggies naturally refreshing baby wipes::

This may sound weird but I use these when I am in a time crunch or just want a little refreshing.

I wipe my face with one of these wipes... 

they feel so refreshing 

{just like the name}

and they also remove that little bit of dirt you built up while sleeping the night before.

2:: BareMinerals Renew & Hydrate eye cream::

I just started using this and so far I am loving the way it makes my eyes feel...

now that I am in my 30s I really need to start taking better care of my skin especially on my face

so this stuff is perfect way to start that.

I pat this under my eyes and also on my eye lids.

3:: Dermalogica Skin Smoothing cream::

I absolutely love love love this stuff!

Yes it's extremely expensive but it is 100% worth it.

My skin feels so amazing after using it & it keeps my skin hydrated all day

which I really need...

after having both my babies my face is so dry!

I put this all over my entire face and I also use it on my neck.

4:: BareMinerals Stroke of Light eye brightener::

This is for under your eyes and helps brighten them up

and it also is great for covering up those dark circles all of us moms have from those long nights

we are up with our babies!

I dab some on with the stick then pat it in with my fingers.

5:: Benefit Stay Don't Stray::

It's supposed to be used for keeping your eyeshadow from creasing...

I do use it for that on the days I use eyeshadow but on those days I just don't have time for it,

I use it as cover up on those pesky acne spots that I have.

The girl at the Benefit counter is the one who actually told me to do this & it has worked awesome!

I pat this on with my fingers {if you rub it in it just disappears, so pat don't rub.}

6:: BareMinerals matte foundation::

On the days I don't really need complete

and full coverage I use just my BareMinerals foundation,

it gives me enough coverage to even out my skin which is all I need on those

last minute outings.

This goes all over my face

and you can add as much as you need that's the beauty of this foundation,

so if you need a little more coverage on just one little spot you can concentrate it there.

7:: Too Faced Snow Bunny Bronzer::

This bronzer is awesome.

I love it and have used it since I was 18.

It gives me just the right little glow.

I sweep it across my forehead, along the sides of my nose,

on the apples of my cheeks and just a touch on my chin & neck.

8:: Mac powder blush in peony::

I love this blush...

I got it for my wedding and have used it now for about 5 years.

It's the perfect color for my skin.

I just use this on the apples of my cheeks.

9:: Maybelline Volum' Express mega plush mascara in blackest black::

I love this mascara.

The brush is angled and it is also a flexible brush so it goes on really easily.

I only put mascara on the top lashes during the day.

I do not ever curl my eyelashes because they already touch my brow bone & leave little black marks

if I don't keep my eyes closed for a few seconds after applying my mascara.

{because they are so long. 

I know you can hate me for it, my mom does!}

10:: Fresh Sugar Rose lip treatment:: 

I got this from Sephora as my birthday gift and I fell in love!

This stuff feels so good on my lips and it has just the right hint of color to give them a pick me up.

I just put this on my lips and I am good to go.

Here is the look put into action :) 

She's totally a momma's girl right now

I hope that this has been a little bit helpful in getting out the door fast when you just don't have time for yourself really but need to look somewhat put together! :)

My go to for quick hair is the side braid that I have done in the above picture.

I can do a tutorial for it on here for you if you'd like but I got mine from

Kate at the Small Things Blog here

and just continued it longer and put it into a messy bun.